Avoiding Divorce Should Not Be Your Marriage Goal – Here’s Why
At the time of this post, divorce rates hover around 42%. So bluntly speaking, 4 in 10 marriages fail. It would only be a normal response to say that a married couple should stirve to avoid divorce, right? Certainly sounds reasonable. I will make the case that avoiding divorce is NOT the goal we should set for our relationship. Instead, we should try to achieve success.
The Truth About Marriage: Is It Really as Boring as People Say?
There’s a common stereotype that marriage is boring. Assuming you’re married, maybe you’ve even felt this way at times.
But here’s the hard truth: marriage itself is NOT boring—it’s the people themselves can be boring.
HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean marriage is destined to be dull.
How to Reflect on the Past Year: A 2025 New Year's Guide for Couples
As we welcome in a new year (let’s go 2025!), don’t miss the chance to pause and reflect on the past 12 months. This process of reflection is more than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it’s an essential exercise that can strengthen your marriage, foster gratitude, and provide clarity for the year ahead.
Men – open up to your wives! Why this is important & how to start!
Opening up and being vulnerable with your wife is not a sign of weakness; it is a gateway to deeper emotional intimacy and trust. By taking small steps to share more of yourself, you not only strengthen the bond between you but also create new opportunities for growth and connection in your marriage.
5 Amazing Reasons Every Couple Needs a Weekend without the Kids
Whether you're run-down raising the kids or just navigating a busy life, taking time away as a couple is crucial for keeping your relationship strong. It’s easy to make excuses and allow our busyness to get in the way, or our finances, work, or tasks around the house, but make this a priority and I assure you it will be healthy for your marriage.
Marriage & Travel for Work: 5 Proven Tips to Stay Close While You're Away & Strengthen Your Bond!
Marriage & work travel. A match-up deemed to test the will of any of us. If done right, no problem, sure. But the thin line of things going off the rails can knock the wind out of a weary traveler, or spouse back at home. While traveling for work can add challenges to any marriage, it doesn’t have to weaken your connection. By setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication, showing respect and fairness, extending grace, and finding balance when you reunite, you can not only preserve the intimacy in your marriage but also build a deeper level of trust and closeness.
Why ‘Who’ You Marry is the Most Important Decision You’ll Make
Marriage is without a doubt one of the most important, if not THE most important commitments you’ll ever make in life. The person you choose to marry will be with you every day, through the highs and lows, joys and challenges. Yet, far too many people take this decision lightly. Perhaps it is overlooking the significance of this choice, or making decisions based on fleeting emotions or external pressure from friends, family, society. If you’re unmarried but hoping to one day marry, I beg you to approach this decision wisely. Do not allow anyone to influence you otherwise – who you marry matters!
Jealous Towards Your Spouse?
Are you jealous towards your spouse? Jealousy in your marriage can be a huge problem. Let’s break down two specific things that could be going on to cause jealousy in your marriage and what to do about them.
Are Minor Problems Compounding in Your Marriage?
Minor problems are easy to dismiss. But are they compounding in your marriage? These small issues are easy to ignore. Avoiding conflict is natural. Sharing concerns openly over the minor things that get at you may feel strange. But committing to move past the truly trivial, assessing the situation, talking about it openly, looking at the alternative, and keeping yourself on the same standard will help aid these conversations and lead you and your spouse to a healthy resolution on the festering minor problems.
Embrace Your Differences for a Stronger, Happier Marriage
Most people (although I’m sure there are some), do not marry a person they don’t like. So what happens here to get the marriage to this point?
Obviously the answer to that question can be multi-faceted, but in this post I will focus on one major thing that causes this to happen. It can actually be broken down into two parts: 1) expecting your spouse to be just like you, and 2) despising the ways in which they aren’t.
5 Reasons You Need a Summer Getaway Right Now!
Summer is the perfect time to make a getaway with the family. Use the time off school, and lighter schedules to break out of your monotonous routine, free yourself from distractions, get extra time with your spouse and create new amazing memories. You’ll come back more recharged and feeling better connected to your spouse than before.
The Answer to all your Marriage Money Problems
We agree that finances are a contributor to our marital stress. If left untended this easily avoided imp can transform into a monster complete with blow-up arguments and sadly increase your chances of divorce. We outlined the three primary causes for money issues in marriage: 1) lack of a plan, 2) disagreements, and 3) not communicating